Territorial Principle of Jurisdiction
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What is the most basic and uncontroversial basis of jurisdiction?

  • Principle of sovereignty
  • Principle of state legislation
  • Principle of territoriality (correct)
  • Principle of extraterritoriality

    • What does 'territory' include?

  • Territory on land, territorial sea, and airspace (correct)
  • Territory on land and territorial sea only
  • Only land territory
  • Territory on land, sea, and space

    • What does the territorial principle hold for a state?

  • It can legislate only on specific matters
  • It has no jurisdiction over acts committed on its territory
  • It has jurisdiction over acts committed on its territory (correct)
  • It has jurisdiction only over criminal acts committed on its territory

    • What limitations can be imposed on a state under the territorial principle?

    <p>Limitations imposed under human rights law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The principle of territoriality holds that a state has jurisdiction over acts committed only on its land territory.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Territorial principle allows a state to legislate as it pleases on any matter within its territory, without limitations.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The principle of territoriality is considered 'extra-territorial' in nature.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Territory, as defined in the territorial principle, includes only land territory and excludes territorial sea and airspace.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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